Raymonds Run English B Short Stories for CXC

Squeaky is known for her speed and determination. She takes running seriously and is always training, as she believes that hard work and practice are the keys to winning. Besides running, her other main responsibility is caring for Raymond, who requires extra attention. Squeaky is protective of him and does not hesitate to stand up to anyone who teases or disrespects him.

As she prepares for the May Day races, she encounters a group of girls, including her rival, Gretchen, and two other girls, Mary Louise and Rosie. They attempt to intimidate her, but Squeaky, known for her sharp tongue and confidence, remains unfazed. She acknowledges that Gretchen is a strong competitor but is determined to win, as she always has in the past.

On the day of the race, Squeaky lines up with the other runners, ready to prove herself once again. However, as she sprints down the track, something changes. Out of the corner of her eye, she notices Raymond running alongside the fence, mimicking her movements with impressive speed and determination. For the first time, she sees her brother not as someone she simply has to protect, but as a potential runner himself.

When the race ends, she is less concerned about whether she won and more excited about the idea of coaching Raymond and helping him develop his talent. This marks a significant transformation in her character—she moves from being focused on her own achievements to realizing the joy of supporting someone else’s growth.

1. Raymonds Run

2. Summary Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker also known as Squeaky, who is a long distance runner and caregiver to her disabled brother Raymond. She is a very protective sister that is willing to fight whoever mocks or teases her brother. Squeaky particularly despises another girl,Gretchen. Eventually after the girls race against each other, they acknowledge each other as worthwhile opponents. As well as recognizing their own needs to be true to themselves, Hazel comes to realizing Raymond’s worth and potential as an individual, rather than simply as someone she must protect, after he shows himself being able to keep pace with her when she runs.

3. Main characters Squeaky whose real name is Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, her greatest passion is running. Squeaky responsibilities are to do house chores and take care of her brother Raymond each day, who is intellectually disabled and often causes a scene in public. She wants to be herself: to work hard and pursue her passions unabashedly without being judged by others. To protect herself and Raymond from being bullied for their differences.

4. Main characters RAYMOND iis one of Squeaky’s brothers, Kids in the neighborhood tend to harass Raymond for his differences, they also underestimate him; towards the end of the story. Raymond surprises Squeaky at the May Day celebration when he effortlessly runs alongside her on the other side of the fence during the 50 yard dash. Though no one thinks of Raymond as particularly talented, Squeaky recognizes that he has an excellent talent and is in surprise despite his physical limitations.

5. Main Themes The main themes in the story Raymonds Run is admiration and acceptance for the brother and the competition between the teammates. Lessons learnt in the story: The relationship between Squeaky and Raymond teaches/shows deep attachment and selfless love between siblings. Squeaky teaches us that true love is never affected by ones drawbacks. While Raymond teaches us not to grumble about the activity our loved one is passionate about. On the other hand they both teaches us that true love can bring about unexpected positive changes in one another.

6. Group Members: Shailah James Joseph House Brianna Edwards Joseph House Ciara Garraway Marian House Aniah Stafford Xavier House Mya Millette Joseph House